Applicatio on for an Emergency Authority This form is to be used following a national or local emergency declared under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 or a transitory period has been notified. An archaeological site is defined in the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 as any place associated with pre 1900 human activity, including shipwrecks, buildings and a structures, where there is evidence relating to the history of New Zealand that can be investigated using u archaeological methods. If you wish to demolish a pre 1900 building or modify a pre 1900 structure that was damaged in the emergency, to remove any foundations in areas where there may be evidence of pre 190to repair damaged infrastructure such as roading, water or sewerage, which may modify or destroy an archaeological site, you must obtain an occupation, to redevelop sites that have been affected, or wish to undertakee earthworks authority from Heritage New Zealand before you begin. Please contact Heritage New Zealand in the first instance (seee back page for f contact details) in order to: 1. Discuss your proposal and 2. Confirm whether an archaeological assessment will need to be obtained as part of the application. Please complete the following application form inn full. To ensure faster processing it iss preferred that t this form plus any accompanying pages are submittedd in electronic format. Electronic applications must be egible, and maps and plans provided in colour at a minimum of 400dpi. Emailed applications must be no larger than 10MB. Please email it to the relevant office, or if you prefer to post the application (acceptingg that this may result in delays in Heritage New Zealand receiving the paperwork), please send it to the relevant office (seee back page for contact details). Emergency Application Form Any questionss please phone the relevant office. You will be informed in writing of Heritage New Zealand s decision within five days of receipt if the application relates to a site of interestt to Maori and within three days in all other cases. Please note that once an authority is issued, it is subject to a 14 day appeal period during which time the authority cannot be exercised. This application is a legal document and is subjectt to the Official Information Act 1992. It is an offence to undertake any work that modifies or destroys an archaeological sitee without a written authority from Heritage New Zealand. Charges There are no application fees for an authority application. The applicant iss responsiblee for any costs associated with meeting any condition on an authority should it be granted
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga use only Date received: Archaeologist: Application no: SECTION 1: EMERGENCY AUTHORITY APPLICATION DETAILS 1.1 Contact details Applicant (the authority will be issued in this name): Name: Address: Daytime phone: Mobile: Postcode: Email: Contact person (if not the applicant): Name: Address: Daytime phone: Mobile: Email: Decisions will be emailed. 1.2. Location details: Postcode: Emergency Authority Application Form Address/location of the land to be affected Legal description (e.g. Lot, DP numbers) and location plan Local Authority for land affected (e.g. Kaikoura District Council) Does the land lie within a statutory acknowledgement area or a customary marine title? Do any of the following apply to the land under application: NZ Heritage List entry, covenant or heritage order, district plan schedule, reserve status, other. Provide details 2
1.3. Site details (where relevant): NZ Archaeological Association Site Record Number(s) Site name (if known) Site type Will the activity affect whole or part of the archaeological site? Please state why it is not possible to protect or avoid the archaeological site 1.4. Description of works: Provide a full description of the proposed activity, including a statement on what you are trying to achieve. If there are any final plans, drawings, engineering specifications and/or photographs that relate, please attach. Note that plans need to show the activities in relation to the archaeological site to be affected. 1.5. Project timelines: 1.6. Archaeological assessment You will need to engage an archaeologist if an archaeological assessment is required (contact the Regional Archaeologist to find out whether this is the case). For a list of consulting archaeologists, visit the NZ Archaeological Association s website at www.nzarchaeology.org. Please note that any archaeological work required as a condition of an authority must be undertaken by an archaeologist who has been approved by Heritage New Zealand under section 45 of the Act, and not all consultants may have the skills needed for your project. Complete Form E included near the back of this form to apply for approval of your archaeologist. If required, the archaeological assessment should contain NZAA Site Record Form(s), maps marking positions of archaeological sites and aerial photographs if available; and a description of the site including any previous modifications, an assessment of archaeological values and the effects of the proposed work on those values. 3
1.7. Archaeological investigation If an investigation pursuant to section 63 is recommended by the archaeologist, a research strategy may be required. The Regional Archaeologist will advise on this. 1.8. Assessment of Maori values If sites of interest to Maori are (or might be) affected, you must provide an assessment of Maori values of the archaeological site and the effect of the proposed activity on those values. This may take the form of a Maori values statement or assessment provided by Maori, detailed relative to the scale of sites affected. Note that Heritage New Zealand requires information about the effects on the Maori values of the specific archaeological site, rather than about the general activity. This information can be provided below, or attached as separate documents to the application form when submitted. Please contact Heritage New Zealand if you require assistance with this. 4
SECTION 2: CONSULTATION 2.1. Consultation with tangata whenua Note: this is compulsory for archaeological sites that are of interest to Maori. Contact Details: Iwi/Hapu: Contact name: Address: Daytime phone: Mobile: Postcode: Email: Consultation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be carried out with an individual or group who is mandated to speak for tangata whenua. Your regional or local Council can provide contact information. Consultation should be undertaken with Maori who have or have had a connection with the land where the archaeological site is located. Provide details of the consultation undertaken and the views expressed. This information can be provided below, or attached as separate documents to the application form when submitted. Please contact Heritage New Zealand if you require assistance with Maori consultation. 5
2.2. Consultation with landowner (if not the applicant) Note: if it is not possible to obtain landowner consent in the time available, the authority can still be processed and exercised once the appeal period has passed. Contact Details: Contact name: Address: Daytime phone: Mobile: Postcode: Email: Provide details on the consultation undertaken and the views expressed. Indicate the extent to which the protection of the archaeological site prevents or restricts the reasonable future use of the site. This information can be provided below, or attached as separate documents to the application form when submitted. 6
I (please print name): acknowledge that I have read and understood the description of proposed activity included in this application and I acknowledge and accept any implications the activity may have on me and my land. That I have been consulted regarding the proposed activity and give my consent to the activity being carried out. That I have read and understood the following information on legal responsibilities concerning archaeological material: Archaeological material includes any material removed from an archaeological site. This can mean artefacts, faunal material, botanical material and environmental material. The conditions provided in an archaeological authority may require that analysis be undertaken on any archaeological material found. Once analysis is completed the long-term management and final repository of the material must be considered. When considering ownership, archaeological material can be classed as either one of two categories: Taonga tuturu: Owned by the Crown the Ministry for Culture and Heritage classes any artefact removed from an archaeological site that (a) relates to Maori culture, history, or society, (b) was or appears to have been manufactured or modified in New Zealand by Maori, or brought into New Zealand by Maori, or used by Maori, and (c) is more than 50 years old, as taonga tuturu. For further information please visit the Ministry s website at http://www.mch.govt.nz/nz-identity-heritage/protected-objects. Not taonga tuturu: Owned by the current land owner This includes any artefacts that don t meet the definition of taonga tuturu, plus faunal material, botanical material and environmental material. Signature of landowner: Date: 7
SECTION 3: APPLICANT S DECLARATION I (please print name) acknowledge that all the information provided with this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. That I have read and understood the description of proposed activity included in the application and I will inform Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga about any changes to the proposed activity while the application is being considered. I accept responsibility for compliance with all conditions of the authority resulting from this application and any monetary cost this will entail, including the cost of any analysis of the archaeological material recovered and the preparation of the report. Signature of applicant (or authorised agent): Date: If you are signing on behalf of the applicant, please specify your relationship: 8
Form E Application for approval (or change) of a person to undertake an activity under the authority SECTION 1: ARCHAEOLOGIST S DETAILS Name: Email: Authority number: (if authority granted) Daytime phone: Mobile: Decisions will be emailed. SECTION 2: ARCHAEOLOGIST S DECLARATION I (please print name) acknowledge: 1) That I agree to conform to accepted archaeological practice in undertaking the archaeological work required by the conditions of any authority granted as a result of this application. 2) That I meet the criteria required to be an approved person to undertake an activity under the authority under section 45 of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. Signature of Archaeologist: Date: SECTION 2: APPLICANT S DECLARATION I (please print name) acknowledge: 1) That all the information provided with this application is true to the best of my knowledge. 2) That I have ensured all information relevant to the proposed activity will be made available to the specified archaeologist. Signature of applicant: Date: If you are signing on behalf of the applicant, please specify your relationship: 9
CHECKLIST Your application cannot be considered until each section is completed and the application is signed and dated. Your application should include: Description of activity (including plans, drawings, photographs etc of proposed work and area of activity as appropriate) (section 1.4.) Archaeological assessment if required (including NZAA Site Record Form(s) where appropriate) (section 1.6.) Research strategy if required (section 1.7.) Evidence of Maori consultation and assessment of Maori values if required (section 1.8. and 2.1.) Evidence of consultation with land owner (if not the applicant) and their consent, if able to be provided (section 2.2.) Applicant s signature (section 3) Form E completed and signed. Please note: This application form has been specifically designed to incorporate the required information within the spaces provided, and does not allow for creation of additional pages or for insertion of graphics into the document. Additional information such as photos or plans must be attached to the application form as part of the supporting documentation. An application cannot be accepted for consideration until all the required information, as set out above, has been provided. Heritage New Zealand will contact you if further information is required. 10
CONTACT DETAILS For: Far North, Kaipara, Whangarei Level 1, 62 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri 0245 PO Box 836, Kerikeri 0245 Phone (09) 407 0470, Fax (09) 407 3454 Archaeological authority application forms are to be sent to: applicationna@heritage.org.nz For: Auckland, Hauraki, Thames Coromandel Level 2, Premier Buildings, 2 Durham Street East, Auckland 1143 PO Box 105 291, Auckland 1143 Phone (09) 307 9920, Fax (09) 303 4428 Archaeological authority application forms are to be sent to: applicationmn@heritage.org.nz For: Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hamilton, Kawerau, Matamata Piako, Opotiki, Otorohanga, Rotorua, South Waikato, Taupo, Tauranga, Waikato, Waipa, Waitomo, Western Bay of Plenty, Whakatane Level 1, 28 Wharf Street, Tauranga 3141 PO Box 13339, Tauranga 3141 Phone (07) 577 4530, Fax (07) 578 1141 Archaeological authority application forms are to be sent to: applicationln@heritage.org.nz For: 1) Chatham Islands, Horowhenua, Kapiti Coast, Manawatu, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Porirua, Rangitikei, Ruapehu, South Taranaki, Stratford, Wanganui, Wellington; 2) Carterton, Central Hawkes Bay, Hastings, Hutt, Marlborough, Masterton, Napier, Nelson, South Wairarapa, Tararua, Tasman, Upper Hutt, Wairoa Level 7, Alan Burns House, 69 71 Boulcott Street, Wellington 6011. PO Box 2629, Wellington 6140 Phone (04) 494 8320, Fax (04) 802 5180 Archaeological authority application forms are to be sent to: 1) applicationcw@heritage.org.nz or 2) applicationce@heritage.org.nz For: Ashburton, Buller, Christchurch, Grey, Hurunui, Kaikoura, Mackenzie, Selwyn, Timaru, Waimakariri, Waimate, Westland 64 Gloucester Street, Christchurch 8013; PO Box 4403, Christchurch 8140; Phone (03) 363 1880, Fax (03) 374 2433 Archaeological authority application forms are to be sent to: applicationsr@heritage.org.nz For: Central Otago, Clutha, Dunedin, Gore, Invercargill, Queenstown Lakes, Southland, Waitaki Level 4, 109 Princes Street, Dunedin 9058 PO Box 5467, Dunedin 9058 Phone (03) 477 9871, Fax (03) 477 3893 Archaeological authority application forms are to be sent to: applicationos@heritage.org.nz